"But, Lieutenant Galesworth, you--you cannot get the horse with the guard there!" My clasp closed more tightly on her fingers, my resolve hardening.
"He's only a man, perhaps sleepy and careless, while I am wide awake.
One must be willing to assume risk in war.

With the horse under me I have a chance, while on foot I should probably be caught before daylight.

Don't worry; this is not my first attempt." "You--you mean to try ?" "Certainly; I should be a poor specimen if I did not.

But I am going to say good-bye to you first, and then lie here quietly until you are safely in the house." She drew in a quick breath, her face lifting.
"The house! I am going to remain here." "But the risk you run, and you can be of no help." "Oh, don't argue!" impatiently.

"There is no more risk of my discovery here than there.